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i had my right ACL and menicus tear fixed
i initially hurt it in my early 20's but it wasn't a problem till early 30's
- 4 months prior to my ACL and menicus surgery, i was on a exercise program to strengthen my hamstrings because my surgeon told me that's where they were cutting to create the graft for the ACL, i also needed my menicus shaved because it was in really bad condition. (my physio was also helping me prepare for my surgery)
- the 3 weeks after the surgery was the worst, i was in a lot of pain, i think it was a combination of both the ACL and menicus being torn. other people that i've talked to, who just had the ACL repair done, they were fairly good a week after surgery
- rehab starts the day after surgery, just lifting your entire leg up and down helps
- you are required to buy this ice machine, it costs about 3-400 dollars, just make sure your leg is always elevated, and that the machine is always on your leg (super cold)
- i am fairly active and consistent with my rehab so i was fully recovered about 7-8 months after surgery. everyone is different but i would say 1 year full recovery is normal
- i didn't listen to my surgeron when he said stop playing volleyball and i ended up tearing my menicus again 2 years later. the recovery for just the menicus tear was about 3-4 months.
HTH
Good luck! you can do it!
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